Preview — Freaky By Nature
by Mia Dymond

Brett Steele, PI didn't realize there was a politically correct term for stripping until he met Holly London. Initially drawn to her talent, he soon learns there is much more to the "sensual dance" instructor than he thought. Holly has a secret that may change her life forever. When the atmosphere warns her she is the target of a madman, she must expose the secret and trusBrett Steele, PI didn't realize there was a politically correct term for stripping until he met Holly London. Initially drawn to her talent, he soon learns there is much more to the "sensual dance" instructor than he thought. Holly has a secret that may change her life forever. When the atmosphere warns her she is the target of a madman, she must expose the secret and trust Brett to stay alive....more

The moment former SEAL Brett Steele saw Holly bathing naked, he knew he had to meet her. When she got shot, he was there to help with her recovery, everything he did drew him closer to what he thought was a mutual possibility of a relationship, however when he asked Holly out she politely turned him down time and time again.

Holly has secrets, not only does she use her body as an art form of sensual dance, she also can read peoples auras. Having lived with this since a child, she has found thereThe moment former SEAL Brett Steele saw Holly bathing naked, he knew he had to meet her. When she got shot, he was there to help with her recovery, everything he did drew him closer to what he thought was a mutual possibility of a relationship, however when he asked Holly out she politely turned him down time and time again.

Holly has secrets, not only does she use her body as an art form of sensual dance, she also can read peoples auras. Having lived with this since a child, she has found there are few people she can trust, which leads her to turning Brett down. It also does not help that someone is vandalizing her gym and after her, when Brett is called in to help protect Holly it looks like the time has come to either act on the chemistry they have or self combust.

I teetered on my rating on this one but overall a good story, the glimpses of Cameron and Max pushed it to a four star rating. Brett just wasn't as manly as the others, he definitely is alpha material but Holly seems to where the britches. A good story and pathway is set for Shadows story which looks to be explosive.

**reread, I have to say even the second time Cam and Max steal it. ...more

A sensuous dancer/business woman and a hot former SEAL - yes Freaky by Nature is Holly and Brett’s story and the third in this series.

Holly is the owner of a gym cleverly titled Fitness in the Buff(I love the name!), she teaches pole dancing, does a little extracurricular naughty dancing herself on the side as Madame X and likes to sunbathe nude...which Brett has seen first hand.

Brett’s been wanting to get close to the cool Ms. Holly but she’s been keeping him at arms length. So when her healthA sensuous dancer/business woman and a hot former SEAL - yes Freaky by Nature is Holly and Brett’s story and the third in this series.

Holly is the owner of a gym cleverly titled Fitness in the Buff(I love the name!), she teaches pole dancing, does a little extracurricular naughty dancing herself on the side as Madame X and likes to sunbathe nude...which Brett has seen first hand.

Brett’s been wanting to get close to the cool Ms. Holly but she’s been keeping him at arms length. So when her health club is vandalized and her life threatened, it provides the perfect opportunity for Brett to be Holly’s shadow and stick to her like glue until the danger is resolved. Not such a bad gig for Brett since he gets to spend time in Holly's company and he doesn’t mind being on hand when she teaches those pole dancing classes.

Holly’s been keeping a secret from everyone and it’s the reason she refuses to let Brett get close. She can sense peoples emotions and sees colours around their auras...so she knows Brett has the hots for her but she doesn’t think he will accept her because of her ability so she keeps him at arms length...well for a little while anyway.

We get lots of Hawk and Rachel and their new little bundle of joy, Max and a pregnant Cameron who is driving her man even more nuts if that is possible (but they’re still my favorite couple) and also get re-introduced to Claire (Brett’s twin sister) and the other member of the team Shadow.

Freaky by Nature was a fun read, just not my favorite in the series to date. ...more

Another great Seals Inc book! This story is Holly - a local fitness center owner and Brett - PI and part of Seals, Inc. Things have been happening around Holly's work and she just accounts them as vandalism. Brett and the Seals Inc guy get involved when when one act of vandalism goes to far. Holly doesn't have too many friends - the fewer people who know her secrets the better. But she counts Rachel and Cameron as two of them. As Brett and the guys try to figure out who is behind the increasingAnother great Seals Inc book! This story is Holly - a local fitness center owner and Brett - PI and part of Seals, Inc. Things have been happening around Holly's work and she just accounts them as vandalism. Brett and the Seals Inc guy get involved when when one act of vandalism goes to far. Holly doesn't have too many friends - the fewer people who know her secrets the better. But she counts Rachel and Cameron as two of them. As Brett and the guys try to figure out who is behind the increasing violence towards Holly - she try's to not get to involved with Brett. Can't wait to read Clare's and Shadow's book next. Love how Cameron is still bosses Max around. ...more

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click here.I was only a few pages into this book, the third in the SEALS Inc series, where a major discrepancy in the series timeline showed up and threatened to ruin my suspension of disbelief.

In this book Cameron and Max (the main characters from the previous book) are now married and expecting a baby; Cameron is far enough gone to be showing and experiencing food cravings. However, in a conversation between Holly and Brett (this book's main characters) Holly refers to a conversation between them from 'lI was only a few pages into this book, the third in the SEALS Inc series, where a major discrepancy in the series timeline showed up and threatened to ruin my suspension of disbelief.

In this book Cameron and Max (the main characters from the previous book) are now married and expecting a baby; Cameron is far enough gone to be showing and experiencing food cravings. However, in a conversation between Holly and Brett (this book's main characters) Holly refers to a conversation between them from 'last month'--a conversation that was included in the previous book, prior to Max and Cameron getting married or pregnant. A month is hardly enough time to plan a modest wedding, let alone a Cameron-style wedding. And it's no time at all when it comes to getting pregnant and growing a respectable bump! I suppose it's not much in the grand scheme of things, but it's the lack of attention to detail like this which can spoil the enjoyment of a book. A book that in every other respect, I found very engaging.

SPOILER: There was a tendency in this story for the author to overplay the the relationship between Brett and Claire, his sister, but for anyone who has read the blurb for the next book in the series, it was hardly a surprise she was his sister so it was more annoying than anything else. It certainly didn't create any tension, as it seemed was the intent behind it.

There's definitely a theme in what brings happiness for the characters in this series, and that's marriage and babies, I fully expect Brett and Holly to be married and pregnant when I read the fourth book, Tightly Wound, as that's the way it's run for the first three stories in this series.

But, all said and done if you enjoyed the first two book in this series, you're bound to love this one too. The characters are all familiar by book three and the style and concept are comfortable. Max and Cameron remain the most colourful and engaging characters, even though this is Brett and Holly's story. So I hope we'll see more of them in book four. ...more

I have to say I didn't enjoy this one as much as #2 but I don't think I expected to because I don't think any of the couples were going to be as entertaining or amusing as Max and Cameron.There was come continuity problems because its only been a month since the end of the second book yet Cameron is 'heavily' pregnant & cannot tell if her shoes are tied? I did like Holly but Steele was the clincher for me, he sounded gorgeous & his inner demons just made him more real. The description ofI have to say I didn't enjoy this one as much as #2 but I don't think I expected to because I don't think any of the couples were going to be as entertaining or amusing as Max and Cameron.There was come continuity problems because its only been a month since the end of the second book yet Cameron is 'heavily' pregnant & cannot tell if her shoes are tied? I did like Holly but Steele was the clincher for me, he sounded gorgeous & his inner demons just made him more real. The description of Holly's psychic abilities were a little distracting at times & the color descriptions could have been a little more inventive but that said it did add an insight into how her ability worked. The whole psychic thing was good on the whole, you don't get it in many romance books & I'm looking forward to reading about Claire's abilities. I did feel the end was a little rushed in this book and the formula was instantly forgotten once the perps were dealt with but again this didn't stop me enjoying the book.I've just brought Tightly Wound (#4) and I'm looking forward to settling down to enjoy it.I have to admit the first book as still been the weakest of the 3 I've read so far and its a shame because I'm guessing this probably put a lot of readers off continuing with the series. ...more

Brett of SEALS, Inc., a private security company with his buddies from the other books, is tasked with helping Holly when she is targeted but an apparent stalker of some kind. They met before in book 2, but in this one they are the stars and fall in love, of course. Holly has a secret she fears will make Brett not want a relationship. Brett his his own secrets, including Claire, who we meet in this book, leading up to her own book (#4) in the series. Of course, the last pages are a complete setuBrett of SEALS, Inc., a private security company with his buddies from the other books, is tasked with helping Holly when she is targeted but an apparent stalker of some kind. They met before in book 2, but in this one they are the stars and fall in love, of course. Holly has a secret she fears will make Brett not want a relationship. Brett his his own secrets, including Claire, who we meet in this book, leading up to her own book (#4) in the series. Of course, the last pages are a complete setup for book #4, though our main couple, Brett and Holly, get their HEA in this one. No cliffhangers here, but a good series.

I would really give this probably 3.5, but I'm rounding up to 4. I read book #2 quite a while ago, but I seem to recall not liking it quite as much as this one. The flow was good here. This is not an in-depth drama or real deep, nor is the mystery all that mysterious or suspenseful. This is just a short fun read for light enjoyment. It has a suspense component but I wouldn't tag it romantic suspense really, very light. This one has a slight bit of paranormal component, which is fun....more

This is the first book that I have read by Mia Dymond. I really enjoyed it. I have to be honest. I don't really realise that it was the 3rd in the series, until I was part way through it. I was distracted by the cover I guess! There were times that I got frustrated with Holly and Brett. Brett's fear of snakes made me chuckle and love him more. This coming from someone who is afraid of snakes. I did like the power struggle between Holly and Brett, as well as the mystery/suspenseSuspense and SEALS

This is the first book that I have read by Mia Dymond. I really enjoyed it. I have to be honest. I don't really realise that it was the 3rd in the series, until I was part way through it. I was distracted by the cover I guess! There were times that I got frustrated with Holly and Brett. Brett's fear of snakes made me chuckle and love him more. This coming from someone who is afraid of snakes. I did like the power struggle between Holly and Brett, as well as the mystery/suspense of the story. This book has everything you can want; hot seals, paranormal/fantasy elements, hero and heroine working past their fears, and hea. I am going to get the other books in the series now. Love it!!...more

As with all the books I noticed the disturbing editing issue that on more than one occasion it appears scenes have been cut/edited out but following events/scenes don't seem to take this into account so the reader is left with a huge what the F%$^& am I missing feeling.I've also noticed this author suffers from an inexplicable inability to understand the flow of time. She has elements in scenes as if months have pasted yet the characters will be talking/acting as if it is only a day or weekAs with all the books I noticed the disturbing editing issue that on more than one occasion it appears scenes have been cut/edited out but following events/scenes don't seem to take this into account so the reader is left with a huge what the F%$^& am I missing feeling.I've also noticed this author suffers from an inexplicable inability to understand the flow of time. She has elements in scenes as if months have pasted yet the characters will be talking/acting as if it is only a day or week later. The time-line issue is a long standing pet peeve of mine but I have never seen it so blatantly and utterly disregarded. It drove me nuts. This one was still readable but they are going downhill fast....more

Holly London can read Aura's and she feels like a freak. So she keeps to herself. She owns a gym and she teaches pole dancing. Former Navy Seal Brett Steele sees Holly while on a case next door to her house. He actually sees her sunbathing in the nude and cannot get her out of his mind. When she is shot on the case he must stop the bleeding and he ends up taking her shorts off and she has no panties on. All this takes place in the previous book. Now Steele must protect Holly because she has a kiHolly London can read Aura's and she feels like a freak. So she keeps to herself. She owns a gym and she teaches pole dancing. Former Navy Seal Brett Steele sees Holly while on a case next door to her house. He actually sees her sunbathing in the nude and cannot get her out of his mind. When she is shot on the case he must stop the bleeding and he ends up taking her shorts off and she has no panties on. All this takes place in the previous book. Now Steele must protect Holly because she has a killer after her. And she needs to tell him her secret. They are thrown together while her crazy killer keeps attempting to kill her. Now Steele brings in his sister who is a physic. Now Holly will feel comfortable telling Steele her secret. This was a pretty good story....more

Freaky by Nature is Mia Dymond's third book in her Seals, Inc. series. Each book can be read as a stand alone book but they all feature recurring characters so I do recommend reading the other books too.

In Freaky by Nature, Brett Steele gets the opportunity to help quirky Holly London. Someone is stalking Holly and sabotaging her gym so the Seal teams steps in to help. I enjoyed the story line and really enjoyed Holly, thought she was a great interesting character. Definitely recommend this storFreaky by Nature is Mia Dymond's third book in her Seals, Inc. series. Each book can be read as a stand alone book but they all feature recurring characters so I do recommend reading the other books too.

In Freaky by Nature, Brett Steele gets the opportunity to help quirky Holly London. Someone is stalking Holly and sabotaging her gym so the Seal teams steps in to help. I enjoyed the story line and really enjoyed Holly, thought she was a great interesting character. Definitely recommend this story....more

Not my favorite of the series, but an entertaining read nevertheless. I loved Brett. Holly was okay, but she irritated me the way she constantly rejected him after all he did to protect her, care for her – prove to her that she could trust him. I believe in equal opportunity groveling, and damn it…she should have groveled more than she did. That being said, I thought they made a very cute, very sensual couple. As usual, Max and Cameron stole the show with their antics. I enjoyed the banter and tNot my favorite of the series, but an entertaining read nevertheless. I loved Brett. Holly was okay, but she irritated me the way she constantly rejected him after all he did to protect her, care for her – prove to her that she could trust him. I believe in equal opportunity groveling, and damn it…she should have groveled more than she did. That being said, I thought they made a very cute, very sensual couple. As usual, Max and Cameron stole the show with their antics. I enjoyed the banter and the suspense added a nice touch. ...more

Another fun read in this quirky and delightful series about big brawny men and sassy and unusual women. It's the kind of book that will engage the imagination, and although some have styled the book as "formula" writing, I think it is just lots of good writing with some mystery thrown in, continuing background context that keeps updating the reader on characters who have already been featured in previous books, and the kind of "love em large" that romance readers really dig.

Not as much as fun as Max and Cameron were, but Holly and Brett had their moment. The best part of the book though was exactly the parts where Brett and Holly weren't having a 'moment' together. I just love how the other characters in the series always keep coming back and Claire and Shadow have much,much to give us. :)

Another good read in the SEALS, Inc. series. The story is about Holly and Brett. She is a self made businesswoman and psychic who sees people's auras. Brett is part of the SEALS team and a psychic anchor. Holly has someone after her from the past. During the case, Holly and Brett discover their love, and how they overcome their fears.

..... And now I have to read the next one, damn! And I don't normally read this kinda series , I much prefer ones with the same hero/heroine in it, then again I am an urban fantasy/paranormal addict, which this one had a wee touch of, definitely in "guilty pleasures" area for me these ones. Though I must say gotta love Max and Cam.....

Almost too formulaic, even down to the location of the sex scenes within the book. It's like a little bit is doled out to tick the box. It's getting a bit boring. Was hoping for more in the romance dept. these are hardly erotic/a and not even suspense. Blah

Holly and Brett's story was different from the first two with the added paranormal angle. The story was still strong along with the characters. It's nice that you get to see the characters from the previous books and you kinda get to see how they've been since their book ended.

Loved Holly & Brett. This series is fabulous. I knew that there was something a little different about Holly but reading her & Brett's story was fun, sexy, and those two together was hot, to say the least. Can't wait for the next book.

really great reads, plenty of laughs, well written with engaging characters ... kickass male & female leads - books 1 & 2 were my faves but i loved them all. read the series back to back and will def read more from this author soon

#3 in the series is just as good as the other 2......Brett & Holly are thrown together when he has to protect her from someone who wants to do harm to her. But Holly has a big secret & doesn't know if Brett will look at her the same way when he finds out. Looking forward to #4

Sometimes you read a series that the first book is the best and the rest just get worse and worse as you continue on. This is NOT one of those series. The first book was really good, the second was fantastic, and this one was even better!